Read Authentic Ratings for the Maersk-Cadiz

On December 19, 2020, the 'Maersk Cadiz' faced a pirate attack while navigating through the Gulf of Guinea, situated approximately 118 nautical miles southwest of Bonny Island. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. local time as the vessel made its way from Tema to Kribi. Responding promptly, a ship from the Nigerian naval fleet was dispatched to assist the 'Maersk Cadiz.' Thankfully, all 21 crew members aboard were confirmed safe, and the container ship was secured. By 10:15 a.m. UTC, the 'Maersk Cadiz' resumed its journey, now under the protection of a security escort boat. As of December 21, the vessel successfully anchored at coordinates 02° 43.62' N and 009° 44.57' E.